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 "headline": "Uganda's Digital Crackdown",
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  "Uganda's government intensifies crackdown on online dissent, with activists refusing to delete posts per Al Jazeera.",
  "The digital battle reflects new election manipulation tactics as opposition groups warn of increasing surveillance, News24 reports.",
  "Meanwhile, Uganda and South Korea explore collaborative opportunities in technology and development, Monitor.co.ug notes.",
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